Chocolate Gingersnaps

Chocolate Gingersnaps: A Spiced Delight

Looking to add a bit of zest and zing to your cookie repertoire? Let me introduce you to a scrumptious blend of spice and chocolate: Chocolate Gingersnaps. These cookies are not just any ordinary treat; they bring together the rich warmth of ginger with the decadent touch of semisweet chocolate, making each bite an explosion of flavors that’s perfect for any season, but especially cozy for the colder months.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
• 1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 7 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup coarse sugar

Directions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Ensure this mixture is well aerated by beating in the molasses, water, and fresh gingerroot until evenly blended.
2. Combine the Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking cocoa, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add these to the creamed mixture, stirring continuously to mix well. Fold in the finely chopped chocolate.
3. Chill the Dough:
   • Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until it’s easy to handle.
4. Baking:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each in coarse sugar. Arrange the balls 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
   • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops begin to crack, approximately 10-12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 32 minutes
• Calories: 120 kcal per cookie
• Servings: 24 cookies

These Chocolate Gingersnaps are a perfect treat for those who enjoy a bit of spice in their sweets. The addition of fresh gingerroot gives these cookies a delightful kick that complements the smoothness of the chocolate beautifully. Whether you’re setting up for a cozy evening at home or looking for a festive treat to share, these cookies are sure to impress. Bake, enjoy, and watch them disappear!

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